Richard Taylor

Nonperishable Food Pantry and Pet Food Donations. Not only do many of the home-bound seniors in Sussex County receive meals, but, many times, they will share their food with their furry companions. Your nonperishable food and pet food donation will go a long way to the well-being of both the home-bound seniors and their comforting …

On Tuesday, October 28, CHEER held a groundbreaking ceremony for a major expansion of its 34-acre CHEER Gateway East Senior Residential Village. The event was held at the CHEER Community Center in Georgetown and featured remarks from distinguished guests, including Delaware State Housing Administration (DSHA) Director Matthew Heckles and State Senator Brian Pettyjohn. Other elected …

"Seniors want to remain active, engaged,and independent for as long as possible" November is a month of gratitude, a time to pause, reflect, and give thanks for the people and blessings in our lives. It’s a season that reminds us of what truly matters: the love we share, the people who support us, and the …

CHEER is pleased to announce that our Coastal Leisure Senior Activity Center in Ocean View has been nominated for “Community Spirit – Best Initiative” Award! This award will be presented to a business member who has adopted and executed a mission that extends beyond a successful business model. The new award is given to a …

CHEER partners with Sussex County In Creative New Program Offering “Fresh And Ready” Meals On October 1, the Sussex County Kitchen Incubator launched the Feeding Every Delawarean program, which will partner local food entrepreneurs with CHEER to produce and distribute meals throughout the community. Members of the Incubator, which serves as a commercial kitchen for …

Most of us know that physical activity is a valuable part of an overall body wellness plan, but how often do you consider your brain in that planning? Studies indicate we can reduce the risk of cognitive decline by choosing key lifestyle habits—such as engaging in regular cardiovascular exercise to elevate the heart rate and …

Take a trip with the CHEER Travel Club and have some fun (and maybe some great luck) at Bally’s Casino Hotel in beautiful Atlantic City, NJ.From Sunday, November 2 to Tuesday, November 4 you will enjoy all the wonders of one of the jewels of Atlantic City. For only $339 you will enjoy a luxury …

Finding assistance for our seniors who need it can be a challenge, especially if it involves housing. Just movinginto an apartment isn’t really an option in Sussex County. Affordable apartments have a 2 – 4 year waiting list. Often, the best option is to keep the senior in their current homes, but home repairs can …

The day program has always been extremely fortunate to have items donated to us. However, we have not always known what to do with them. Now we do. We have cleaned out the spare room and have set it up as a thrift store with shelves, cabinets, and a clothing rack. It is open to …